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Faith & Culture

Lost & Redemption

by David Alexander on March 10, 2010

During this past weekend’s message, I referenced one of my favorite TV shows, LOST. I hesitate to share illustrations like this because I am mindful of the fact that not everyone watches the show, and some have no idea what the show is about.
But this one was too perfect a connection. If you want to [...]

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LOST returns!

by David Alexander on February 2, 2010

Tonight, one of my favorite shows returns to primetime TV for it’s final season. Somehow I’m going to have to squeeze in two hours tonight for the season five wrapup show and the first episode from season six.
Last night, in preparation for the season premiere, I read a book I got for Christmas from my [...]

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What day was Jesus born?

by David Alexander on December 18, 2009

Relevant Magazine posted some interesting tidbits about the history of Christmas. This one is there response to the question, “What day was Jesus born?” I’ve printed Jason Boyett’s response below.
Answer: We don’t know, but we’re pretty sure it wasn’t Dec. 25.
Even the date of Christmas doesn’t belong to Christianity. While the Bible doesn’t record the [...]

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How do I share my faith?

by David Alexander on December 15, 2009

Last week while reading I Thessalonians I came across a short verse that has always guided my understanding of what it looks like to “effectively” share faith with others. Paul writes to this church…
We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives [...]

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What does faith look like?

by David Alexander on December 14, 2009

Last spring, I had the opportunity to attend the Catalyst One Day event with several members of our staff. One of the speakers at the luncheon I attended who was also a part of an afternoon panel was Matt Chandler, pastor of Village Church, a church with three campuses in the DFW area. A few [...]

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Shocking news today from Orlando

by David Alexander on December 2, 2009

The Florida Highway Patrol has wrapped up its investigation into the events surrounding the one car crash at the home of Tiger Woods this past Friday morning.
The result?
Tiger has been issued a citation that carries a fine of up to $164.
How do I know this?
Because the Florida Highway Patrol called a press conference to announce [...]

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Black Friday

by David Alexander on November 27, 2009

In honor of all those who will be hitting the stores today for “Black Friday” sales, I hope you enjoy this video. I will be staying at home.

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Angel Flight

by David Alexander on November 19, 2009

A friend of mine in our church flies C-130’s for the Air Force. He sent me the following video to share one of the responsibilities he has a pilot of that particular aircraft. In that email, he said, “Flying “fallen soldiers” encompasses the best and worst of being in the C-130 world!”

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